Vitamin B for Bones!

04/12/2016

Among the alphabet of vitamins, vitamin B is unique in that
it has many types, and they’re all important! Their lack or lower levels may impact
Manahawkin chiropractic patients’ health. How? Well, for one, vitamin
B12 is essential for brain health and red blood cell production. (1) Low levels
of B-vitamins lead to high levels of tHcy (total homocysteine) which may be a
risk for bone fracture and osteoporosis. High levels of tHcy are linked to risk
of lumbar osteoporosis. (2) Manahawkin Chiropractic Center notes that new research in patients with
celiac disease gluten intolerance links low bone mineral density and/or
increased fracture risk with low B-vitamin status and higher homocysteine levels,
putting them at risk for osteoporosis. (3) Further, drugs like PPIs (proton
pump inhibitors) inadvertently put bones at risk as they inhibit stomach acid
production – good to help with heartburn – because stomach acid is needed to
break down food to get nutrients like vitamin B12 (for blood) and calcium (for
bone) out of the food. (1) PPIs can be a double-edged sword, helping one system
while harming another. As you can see, vitamin B is important. Manahawkin Chiropractic Center sees many Manahawkin
chiropractic patients whose vitamin B levels are low for one reason or another,
so in this article, Manahawkin Chiropractic Center is going to look a little more closely at
vitamin B for bones.

In looking at bone health a little closer, Manahawkin Chiropractic Center
notes that, globally and here in Manahawkin, the human race is aging. Osteoporotic fractures are on the rise(4)as
well as sarcopenia(5). Manahawkin Chiropractic Center sees a number of Manahawkin
chiropractic patients with osteoporosis and related issues. Osteoporosis is a
decrease in bone density resulting in fragile bones while sarcopenia is the
age-related decrease in muscle mass, strength and function that often leads to
less mobility and more falls, fractures and nursing home admissions. Patients
with sarcopenia are found to have lower levels of vitamin B12. (5) Osteoporosis
related fractures lead to more illness and death. One way to stave off
osteoporosis is nutrition and diet. (4)B vitamins are reportedly protective of bone
health, especially vitamins B2, B6, folate and B12.(4) Manahawkin Chiropractic Center
discusses diet and nutrition with our Manahawkin chiropractic patients
whenever we can!

Since improved and higher B-vitamin levels may protect patients
against osteoporosis(3), an increase in dietary intake of meat, fish, dairy,
eggs and poultry can help, especially for vitamin B12. Since eating is a daily
event, Manahawkin Chiropractic Center knows our Manahawkin chiropractic patients can
incorporate these into their diets. They and their families’ health will
benefit!

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